Low Latency - Just the Start with Lexent Metro Connect
Lexent Metro Connect recently turned heads with its announcement of a new suite of customizable, carrier-neutral low latency network solutions in the New York City area. At first glance, their ultra low latency network is the hottest new ticket - particularly for algorithmic traders and quantitative analysis firms that rely on microseconds to get the competitive edge. However, further review of their two new networks yields exciting news for other NYC enterprises outside the financial sector looking for redundancy, diversity and a sound BC/DR alternative to the existing networks in the area.
It has been a busy year for Lexent with this news occurring just a few months after Lexent announced its expansion into key New Jersey data centers located in Weehawken, North Bergen, Secaucus and Newark. The New Jersey/New York initiative, expected to be completed in Q4 2009, will establish low latency networks (sub 100 micro-second) that interconnect all of the major NYC carrier hotels and enterprise buildings to New Jersey data centers.
Upon the completion of these new lower latency routes, the big winners will be the multitude of financial services businesses such as exchanges, global banks and all other corporations that depend on transactional speed to potentially save thousands if not millions of dollars. Lexent's ultra low latency option is tailor-made for trading companies that are willing to spend extra on the most direct physical path between points - when a matter of a few thousand feet makes a difference.
But those in the financial sector aren't the only beneficiaries. NYC companies looking to house data outside the city for security or compliance reasons, and to support their disaster recovery needs, are finding Lexent's "other" new dark fiber route to be a cost-effective alternative. Because many enterprises need a diverse path or want to increase redundancy in their existing network, Lexent provides a unique yet affordable link to key aggregation points in New Jersey.
Lexent’s expansive dark fiber network footprint made it relatively easy for the company to analyze and plan shorter network paths, which translates to lower latency routes. In order to help accomplish their ambitious goal of remaining truly carrier-neutral, Lexent partners with sister company Hugh O’Kane Electric to custom build networks in the New York metro area. By partnering with Hugh O’Kane, a leading provider of mission critical electric and telecom infrastructure design, planning and maintenance, Lexent was able to overcome third-party construction issues and pitfalls that typically affect such large-scale projects in New York City.
With a large client-base in the financial services industry in New York City, Lexent is anticipating many will choose either existing or custom network solutions for ultra-fast, reliable and secure network connectivity. Additionally, because their dark fiber infrastructure is already well-established, new Lexent clients will be able to transform their communications strategy and network connectivity easily and quickly.
"We have seen a significant increase in financial firms joining our client roster within the past 12 months," states Lexent CEO and President Ray La Chance. "By utilizing our dark fiber network footprint coupled with our custom solutions, financial companies are able to ensure optimal control over their network security, physical redundancy, bandwidth and latency."
At Find A Data Center, we leverage our relationships with established underlying fiber providers like Lexent to bring our clients the fastest, most secure network solutions available. Please contact Find A Data Center today to learn more about Lexent's networks and how you can benefit from their low latency or ultra low latency network options.
It has been a busy year for Lexent with this news occurring just a few months after Lexent announced its expansion into key New Jersey data centers located in Weehawken, North Bergen, Secaucus and Newark. The New Jersey/New York initiative, expected to be completed in Q4 2009, will establish low latency networks (sub 100 micro-second) that interconnect all of the major NYC carrier hotels and enterprise buildings to New Jersey data centers.
Upon the completion of these new lower latency routes, the big winners will be the multitude of financial services businesses such as exchanges, global banks and all other corporations that depend on transactional speed to potentially save thousands if not millions of dollars. Lexent's ultra low latency option is tailor-made for trading companies that are willing to spend extra on the most direct physical path between points - when a matter of a few thousand feet makes a difference.
But those in the financial sector aren't the only beneficiaries. NYC companies looking to house data outside the city for security or compliance reasons, and to support their disaster recovery needs, are finding Lexent's "other" new dark fiber route to be a cost-effective alternative. Because many enterprises need a diverse path or want to increase redundancy in their existing network, Lexent provides a unique yet affordable link to key aggregation points in New Jersey.
Lexent’s expansive dark fiber network footprint made it relatively easy for the company to analyze and plan shorter network paths, which translates to lower latency routes. In order to help accomplish their ambitious goal of remaining truly carrier-neutral, Lexent partners with sister company Hugh O’Kane Electric to custom build networks in the New York metro area. By partnering with Hugh O’Kane, a leading provider of mission critical electric and telecom infrastructure design, planning and maintenance, Lexent was able to overcome third-party construction issues and pitfalls that typically affect such large-scale projects in New York City.
With a large client-base in the financial services industry in New York City, Lexent is anticipating many will choose either existing or custom network solutions for ultra-fast, reliable and secure network connectivity. Additionally, because their dark fiber infrastructure is already well-established, new Lexent clients will be able to transform their communications strategy and network connectivity easily and quickly.
"We have seen a significant increase in financial firms joining our client roster within the past 12 months," states Lexent CEO and President Ray La Chance. "By utilizing our dark fiber network footprint coupled with our custom solutions, financial companies are able to ensure optimal control over their network security, physical redundancy, bandwidth and latency."
At Find A Data Center, we leverage our relationships with established underlying fiber providers like Lexent to bring our clients the fastest, most secure network solutions available. Please contact Find A Data Center today to learn more about Lexent's networks and how you can benefit from their low latency or ultra low latency network options.
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